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May 09, 2021

“Jesus’ Living Waters – Received or Refused?”

Passage: John 7:37-52

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: John: That You May Believe

Category: John

Summary:

Main Text - John 7:37-52, OT Reading - Ezekiel 47:1-12, NT Reading - John 7:37-52, Reading of the Law – Exodus 20:1-17

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with membership vows of Betty Minich) for Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Prelude

Opening Song – W&C 334 – Come Ye Sinner, Poor and Needy

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Call to Worship Song – Come into the King’s Chamber

Call to Worship – I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! – Psalm 34:1-3

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Opening Hymn – NTH 345 – Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

Reading of the Law – Exodus 20:1-17

Corporate Confession of Sin – Almighty God, we confess we have broken your commandments. We have sinned by selfishness, worldliness, unbelief and pride. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves, and we have not walked humbly with you. Forgive us our sins and blot out our debts according to your tender mercies, according to your loving kindness. Cleanse us by the blood of Jesus your Son. Give us a humble and contrite heart that we might forgive others as you have forgiven us. We ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16-17

Church Membership Vows of Betty Minich

Exhortation to Give – Jesus says, “Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38

Prayer for Collection & Pastoral Prayer

Medley

– As the Deer

– NTH 518 – Christ of All My Hopes the Ground

Scripture Readings – OT: Ezekiel 47:1-12 / NT: John 7:37-52

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of John 7:37-52: “Jesus’ Living Waters – Received or Refused?”

Jesus gives living waters to those who know their thirst and believe His promise.

  1. Specifically, Jesus freely offers His Spirit to satisfy our spiritual thirst. (John 7:37-39)
  2. However, many people debate and divide over His free offer. (John 7:40-44)
  3. Sadly, religious “experts” explain away His free offer. (John 7:45-52)

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 519 – Fountain of Never-Ceasing Grace

Benediction – Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13:20-21

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS – Week of 5/09/2021

  1. - Betty Minich will be taking her membership vows today.
  2. - Living Hope is again participating in Bright Hope Pregnancy Center's Baby Bottle Campaign. If you would like to participate, pick up a bottle on today, Sunday, May 9th, (Mother's Day), fill it with spare change, cash (or write a check if that's easier) and return it to the church on Sunday, June 20th (Father's Day).  If you have any questions, please speak to Mary Ann Truscott.  Thanks!
  3. - Wednesday - The Wednesday evening Bible Study and kids Club will be held this week, 5/12/21. The Bible Study will also be a Zoom event – the invite will go out on Wednesday.
  4. - The next (and last planned for the Spring) Ladies' Bible study will be Thursday, 5/13 at Living Hope in the auditorium, at 10AM. Join us as we explore the riches of God's grace as shown to us in the book of Ephesians. Any questions, please ask Andie Batten.
  5. - The next Men’s Breakfast will be on Saturday, May 15, 2021 here at the church. Men of the church meet for breakfast on the third Saturday of the month (this may change occasionally) from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church.  Along with the continental breakfast, it is a time of fellowship, Bible discussion and prayer. Currently we are studying Disciplines of a Godly Man by Kent Hughes. For May, please read chapter 8 "Discipline of Prayer". Breakfast will be provided. This event will also be on Zoom.
  6. - A reminder for all the women: there will be a Baby Shower of Encouragement for Abbie Garvey on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Joanne Goonewardene’s home at 2:00 PM. If you want to donate to a group gift, talk with Andie Batten. Andie’s email address is . Please RSVP to Joanne Goonewardene at 610-762-8633 or email at .
  7. - The next discussion group on the Westminster Confession of Faith will be Sunday May 16thhere at the church at 6:00PM. Please touch base with Mark Maloney, Jr. for more information. Everyone is invited!
  8. - Make sure you have Saturday, July 24th on your calendar for our annual Church Picnic. It will be again held at the Goonewardene’s home from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. More information will be given as we get closer to the date.